LIBERAL Democrat politician Jonathan Fryer said recent leaks on the European Union's Brexit strategy could signal there is a "mole in the system" trying to help Britain as the end of the negotiations looms.

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The source, speaking to the Daily Telegraph, claimed that the secret presentation was damning about May’s Brexit proposals, suggesting they would give the UK an unfair competitive advantage.

However according to the allegations within hours the UK team had got hold of the documents and lobbied at the “highest level” to prevent their publication.

But Mr Fryer dismissed the relevance of the leak for UK strategy, saying the content of the discussion "shouldn't have been a surprise."

He continued: "Frankly it shouldn’t have been a surprise anyway because when the Chequers deal was put forward the British Government was boxing itself into a corner because they knew the EU cannot separate the single market for goods from the single market for services.

"It’s rather much ado about nothing in that sense."

The Lib Dem politician added: "I think it’s quite a credible story. We don’t only spy on our so-called enemies, we also spy on our friends though, of course, will deny it and intelligence services are staying mum on this.

Brexit news: Jonathan Fryer said the leak could have come from "a mole in the system" (Image: RT UK•GETTY)

It could be a mole in the system, basically, who thought the British ought to know what’s coming

Jonathan Fryer

"But clearly, because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations with Brussels and the fact that time is running out, the British really want to know what is the stance of the other side."

The Telegraph also revealed some of the astonishing tactics adopted by both the Brexit negotiating teams to avoid unwanted snooping

British officials have reportedly been taking their own printers into EU buildings, fearing that the ones inside could be rigged to record secret documents.

Former Brexit Secretary David Davis used a snoop-proof briefcase to help protect his security.

British officials have informally denied the allegations, with one saying: “We don’t need to resort to secret methods.”

They added: “There are plenty of friends who will share what is going on anyway.”